List of Stranger Things episodes
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Prepare to be pulled into the eerie, the extraordinary, the utterly unforgettable. This is Stranger Things. An American odyssey of science fiction, horror, mystery, and drama, brought to life by the visionary Duffer Brothers for Netflix. These master storytellers, alongside Karl Gajdusek, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen, weave a tapestry of suspense in the fictional heart of Hawkins, Indiana.
Step back into the neon-drenched 1980s, where the ordinary unravels. A shadowy government agency delves into the paranormal, the supernatural, and the human cost of their experiments. Their curiosity unleashes something far beyond their control: a rift, a gateway, to another dimension. A place known only as… the Upside Down.
The journey began with eight episodes on July 15, 2016, igniting a global phenomenon. Then came the chilling return: nine episodes in season two on October 27, 2017, followed by eight more in season three on July 4, 2019. The world held its breath as the COVID-19 pandemic cast its shadow, delaying the highly anticipated fourth season. When it finally arrived, split into two volumes, it delivered a staggering nine episodes. The first seven premiered on May 27, 2022, with the final two unleashing their power on July 1, 2022. These weren't just episodes; they were cinematic events, with run times stretching from 63 to an epic 150 minutes.
But the story isn't over. In February 2022, Netflix confirmed a fifth and final season. Production, however, faced its own trials, impacted by the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Now, the wait is almost over. Season five, consisting of eight episodes, is set to unfold across November and December 2025, released in three gripping segments.
The magic of Stranger Things isn't just in its storytelling; it's in the breathtaking visual and special effects that demand immense dedication and contribute to the extended periods between releases. This is more than just a show; it's a cornerstone of Netflix, shattering viewership records and earning widespread critical acclaim. It has cultivated a devoted cult following, garnered numerous accolades, and inspired a stage play, with a spin-off series already in development.
Join us as we delve deeper into the world of Stranger Things.
== Series overview ==
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 (2016) ===
=== Season 2 (2017) ===
=== Season 3 (2019) ===
=== Season 4 (2022) ===
=== Season 5 ===
== Notes ==
== References ==
== External links ==
Stranger Things on Netflix
List of Stranger Things episodes at IMDb
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Stranger Things is an American science fiction, horror, mystery, and drama television series created by the Duffer Brothers for streaming on Netflix. The brothers, as well as Karl Gajdusek in the first season only, are the program's showrunners. They also executive produce the series with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. The show features a large ensemble cast and takes place in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. It is set in the 1980s and revolves around the actions of the town's citizens when a government agency experiments with the paranormal and supernatural using human test subjects. In the process, they created a portal to an alternate dimension which is referred to as the Upside Down.
The first season of eight episodes was released on July 15, 2016. A second season of nine episodes and third season of eight episodes were released on October 27, 2017, and July 4, 2019, respectively. The fourth season was delayed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television. Consisting of nine episodes split across two volumes, the first seven episodes of season four were released on May 27, 2022, and the final two were released on July 1, 2022. This season also featured a significant increase in episode lengths which exceeded that of many feature films, with run times ranging from 63 to 150 minutes. In February 2022, Netflix renewed the series for a fifth and final season. Production on season five was delayed by the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. It was later revealed that the season would contain eight episodes and be released across November and December 2025 in three segments.
Along with COVID and strike delays, the program also requires an extensive number of visual and special effects which has contributed to the extended time period between release dates. Stranger Things is considered one of Netflix's flagship series and has set viewership records on the platform. It has also been the subject of critical acclaim and has gained a cult following. The series has won several accolades and been nominated for numerous others. It has also spawned a stage play and has a spin-off series in development.
== Series overview ==
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 (2016) ===
=== Season 2 (2017) ===
=== Season 3 (2019) ===
=== Season 4 (2022) ===
=== Season 5 ===
== Notes ==
== References ==
== External links ==
Stranger Things on Netflix
List of Stranger Things episodes at IMDb
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